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Post in 'The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves' started by stallau, Nov 26, 2012.

  1. stallau Member

    joined: May 17, 2009
    64 posts
    Southern ME
    I've been burning for about 4 years now and had a problem happen last night I've never had before. I'm using MWP softwoods and basically about 1/2 way up the auger the pellets just packed themselves together so nothing would move any more.

    I emptied it out and cleared the jam and everything is running fine now but wondering if anyone know why this would have happened?
    stallau, Nov 26, 2012
    #1

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  2. imacman Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 2, 2008
    11,414 posts
    Beautiful Hudson Valley in NY
    Were the pellets ALL intact, or were some of them also packed along with sawdust?
    imacman, Nov 26, 2012
    #2

  3. stallau Member

    joined: May 17, 2009
    64 posts
    Southern ME
    It was a combination of both made up of short pellets (only 1/4 - 1/2 in length) and fines. I've never had a problem with the fines but I have noticed the MWP softwood do have more than I've used before.
    stallau, Nov 27, 2012
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